Student Life Events at St. George
First Generation Students' Stories of Struggle, Resistance & Success
Mar 12, 2024 04:30 PM
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06:00 PM
Main Activity Hall - Multi Faith Centre (569 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON M5S 2J7)
Registration Deadline: Mar 12, 2024 06:00 PM
Description
Diverse First Generation* students will have the opportunity to share / listen to stories of thriving, surviving and failing in post-secondary. In an interactive circle format, and a supportive community, we will also discuss ways in which the university should offer / promote (more) supports. Six (6) champions of first generation students, faculty and administrators, will reflect on students' stories and respond to issues raised. Additionally this event will incorporate faculty-led breathing exercises to support your mind and body (done seated in a chair). Caribbean food and beverages provided. *(First Generation students are those whose parent(s) and guardian(s) did not complete a post-secondary degree in Canada).
Guests
- Dr. David Roberts, Director of the Urban Studies Program and Academic Director, Multidisciplinary Urban Capstone Project;
- Dr. Suzi Lima, Assistant Professor, Linguistics;
- Dr. Kris Sanghyun Kim, Assisstant Professor, Department of Physical & Environmental Science;
- Dr. Alissa Trotz, Director, Women & Gender Studies Institute and Professor, Caribbean Studies;
- Dr. David Kim, Warden, Hart House;
- Dr. Bruce Kidd, Ombudsperson and Professor Emeritus of Sport Policy;
Accessibility Notes
- Accomodations: Wheelchair accessible. Gender neutral washroom. If you have dietary or other accommodation needs etc., please email me as far in advance as possible and I will do my best to make appropriate arrangements.
- Location: Multi-Faith Centre, Main Activity Hall, 2nd Floor, 569 Spadina Ave. directions.
- Language: Conversation will happen in English.
- Closed Captioning: N/A.
- Participation Expectations: Participants will be invited to join in the conversation.
- Privacy: Conversation will not be recorded.
- Technology: N/A